Failsafe Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I'm a Leno fan. Although I do enjoy Conan (his week in Canada was fun) he's on too late and I'm usually asleep by then. Leno has Headlines and Jaywalking which I like. Sure, he is a terrible interviewer, but I just can't stand Letterman. His Top Ten lists just don't seem that funny most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I picked Conan. I love the Daily Show, but I don't think of Jon Stewart as a "late night television host." Leno and Letterman bore me silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlucci Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I only record them when I find out they have a musical guest that I am interested in, and it's Jimmy Kimmel more than the others. Carlos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPieter Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Really like Conan. Really dislike Leno. All the others are pretty similar in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Definitely Letterman for me, I've been a fan since the mid 80's, and while I don't stay up that late as often, I still watch him when I do. Leno irritates me, I never found him funny, even in standup. I tried to get into Conan, and I find him mildly funny, but not enough to watch regularly. I love the absurdities of Letteman's show, from dropping things off a 5 story tower, to running things over with a steam roller, to stupid human and pet tricks, to will it float, is this anything, and on and on. I also love the way he uses the show staff (like Bif Henderson) on the show. The segment where the two stage workers read transcripts from Oprah is positively inspired. I also like Craig Kilborn, but he's hit and miss. When he's 'on' he is hilarious, but he's not on enough, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baiter Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I got hooked on Leno because back in the day his show was about the only broadcast available in high def. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I voted Letterman as I use to watch him religiously. However, if you had Carson on the poll I'd have voted for him... he was best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted July 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 However, if you had Carson on the poll I'd have voted for him... he was best. I considered it. Then I thought it was better with just current ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Conan The O'Barbarian :green: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky G Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Jon Stewart is without a doubt the funniest of all of them. Letterman is so far done, he was great in the 80's and 90's but man his act is tired. Leno is just OK. Conan is great, but my vote is with Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I miss Johnny - I have his "greatest hits" dvd set and it is still very funny. If it was the 80s - 90s I would have definately voted Letterman, but lately I don't know if he has changed or I have but he is wearing thin. So I voted Conan. He is funny, does wacky stuff, and I feel that he really supports up and coming bands and several of my favorite artists. It doesn't hurt that I finally got around to watching him interview the Peter Pan guy on tivo last night. That was one for the anniversary shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Originally posted by merlot@Jul 29 2004, 02:21 PM... However, if you had Carson on the poll I'd have voted for him... he was best. I didn't think anyone watched Carson Daly's late night show, but to each his own! -j () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Leno's brand of comedy for the masses bores the life out of me. I voted for Letterman out of loyalty. I've watched him on and off since the 80's. Letterman is also the best interviewer of the late night crop. Conan is a close second for me. Jimmy Kimmel's show is very good too...I just forget to tune in enough. I love that he hates Leno. Craig Kilborn is just not funny. Better than Leno though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Letterman all the way. He has some of the funniest interviews of all time. capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cane corso Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Letterman. Although, I don't watch as often as I would like - I get up too early these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillho Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Letterman, based on the older shows. If you weren't around for those shows you really missed out. When Leno used to appear the two together had the best shows ever on late night. Shame that had to end. Leno toned down to appease the masses after he got the tonight show, and that's just a shame. No the best interviewer as of right now is none other than Triumph!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Conan. They all have their moments, but Conan is more consistantly funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyVolpe Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Voted for Conan. Definitely the funniest show overall, and part of that has to do with Triumph. Leno's monologues occasionally get some good laughs, especially when he rips on politicians. Sometimes his jokes border on cruel. Letterman's just kinda there. He's funny but not hilarious. John Stewart I hated at first but that's because I only watched his daily updates rather than the show itself. When he's on the show he's a riot and I think a lot of that has to do with the crowd. Kilborn was funny when he used to host the Today Show but I haven't seen him lately. Kimmel is dead. Without Adam Corolla and the Juggies he just doesn't cut it, and even back then half of his humor was forced. Carson Daly can eat hot death on a stick*. *edited for FCC approval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Well, that's a little extreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Leno and Letterman are great... for me to poop on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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